As the India-Pakistan border remains volatile, travellers are being cautioned to monitor govt updates, prepare for disruptions, and rethink non-essential trips.
Travel advisories: Nations warn citizens to exercise extreme caution
Governments are urging travellers to avoid conflict zones, with some even advising complete travel bans
Several nations have issued fresh travel advisories for India following Operation Sindoor, launched in response to the deadly Pahalgam terror attack. Countries including the US, UK, Canada, Australia, China, and Singapore are warning their citizens to exercise extreme caution due to heightened terrorism and military risks.
'Avoid conflict zones'
The situation has intensified with Pakistani missile and drone strikes reported across Gujarat, Punjab, Rajasthan, and Jammu and Kashmir. Governments are urging travellers to avoid conflict zones, with some even advising complete travel bans.
As the India-Pakistan border remains volatile, travellers are being cautioned to monitor government updates, prepare for disruptions, and rethink non-essential trips.
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Canada has escalated its warning, advising against all travel to Jammu and Kashmir over terrorism and civil unrest concerns. The advisory specifically notes the risks posed by Pakistani military actions, warning of potential interruptions to essential services.
Meanwhile, the US Embassy in Pakistan has issued a strict ‘Do Not Travel’ alert for areas near the India-Pakistan border and the Line of Control (LoC), urging Americans to evacuate or seek safe shelter. Pakistan’s closure of its airspace continues to impact commercial flights, further complicating regional mobility and safety for travellers.
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China has instructed its citizens to avoid the conflict zone entirely, while Singapore’s foreign ministry is asking travellers to defer all non-essential visits to both Jammu and Kashmir and Pakistan.
The UK Foreign Office has emphasised that British travellers should maintain at least a 10 km distance from the India-Pakistan border and a 16 km distance from the LoC to minimise risk. Australia’s government has echoed these concerns, urging its nationals to heed official warnings and avoid unnecessary travel to both India and Pakistan during this tense period.
Tensions widen
On the diplomatic front, tensions have widened. Turkey and Azerbaijan’s public support for Pakistan after Operation Sindoor has sparked a strong reaction. Nishant Pitti, chairman of EaseMyTrip, has called on Indian citizens to restrict travel to these countries unless absolutely necessary.
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From closed airspace to active artillery exchanges, the region remains on edge. Travellers are strongly advised to stay updated, avoid volatile zones, and follow government advisories closely.
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